Martyn Williams
Former Wales captain at the Millenium Stadium

"Better from Wales with some strong carries, but in fairness to Uruguay they look organised in defence, making their one on one tackles."

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Uruguay this time penalised, and Rhys Priestland opts for touch. The pack reward the outside-half by collectively bulldozing through a phalanx of blue shirts. Uruguay can only bring the maul down illegally so will go again... Decibels rising inside the stadium...

Wales have conceded four penalties in the first 10 minutes. Undoubtedly, they need to improve their discipline, among other things. 

Rhys Priestland puts Scott Williams into space, but the Scarlets captain is brought to a standstill by a firm tackle. Wales recycle possession, though... the backline keeping ball in hand and advancing forward. 

After those two early penalties, some words of advice to Wales from former England centre Jamie Noon... he means tendency by the way.

Martyn Williams
Former Wales captain

"It's a brilliant start from Uruguay. I'm shocked how organised they are, and they're not afraid to play either.

"It's not panic stations for Wales yet, though."

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Rob Jones
Former Wales scrum-half, 5 live sports extra

"A very impressive start from Uruguay, they are looking to move quick ball from the breakdown and they are starting to find the gaps.

"The opening 15-20 minutes, you just have to absorb what Uruguay will throw at you and slowly take control of the game."

Luke Charteris the offender as he fails to roll away from the tackle and that gives Felipe Berchesi another chance to test his radar from 20m out and it's another three points for the South Americans. 

The Millennium Stadium library quiet. The men in red giving their fans little to cheer.

 Brilliant stuff from Uruguay, a chip through by centre Joaquin Prada has Wales backpedaling... the visitors into the opposition 22!

Rob Jones
Former Wales scrum-half, 5 live sports extra

"A great start, just what they wanted. Disappointing from Wales, you can't give away silly penalties like that in your own half.

"Uruguay are not the biggest side, and I can only see Wales getting stronger as the game goes on."

Felipe Berchesi aims at the posts just inside his own half but he undercooks it. Worth a try, I guess. The underdogs have started well. Wales have had little of the ball so far. 

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Jake Ball with a fine take at the line-out which gives Wales their first opportunity to attack the men in blue. The forwards rumble forward before Gareth Davies spins it wide... Cory Allen attempts to weave through two defenders but he's isolated and holds on for a tad too long. 

Felipe Berchesi. Uruguay's outside-half, is a reliable goal kicker and proves so with a straightforward penalty from about 30m out. For what it's worth, it's all Uruguay in the opening two minutes. 

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Low key entry of the teams compared to the normal flames and fireworks.

But at least we'll be able to see the early action without the fog of smoke.

The crowd help with the countdown. A fine chase from Uruguay on the kick and the underdogs earn a penalty as Justin Tipuric fails to stay on his feet at the ruck. 

Use the 'Live Coverage' tab at the top of the page to listen to live radio commentary. There's also coverage in Welsh if that tickles your fancy. 

Martyn Williams
Former Wales captain

Wales were dealt two huge blows when full-back Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb were ruled out of the World Cup with injury earlier this month, but their absence presents others with opportunities.

Scrum-half Gareth Davies makes his first Test start today, and former Wales captain Martyn Williams thinks he will make an impression.

"Gareth has the attributes of a world-class scrum-half. Hopefully he'll have a big game today."

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It's a mixed choir on the turf for the national anthem instead of the usual brass band and male voice chorus that we've become accustomed to during the Six Nations. It different, but a sound which will still induce goosebumps. 

Uruguay's anthem is a jaunty number and has caused some of the team to fill up with tears.  

There are advantages to playing at home, and there are certain pressures too. Wales have beaten Argentina twice and Japan twice on home soil at a Rugby World Cup, but they have also suffered defeats  - three times to Australia and twice to Samoa. 

No-one is expecting anything other than a Wales victory at the Millennium Stadium today however.

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